2015 Annual Awards — Call For Entries
This spring, FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts will celebrate outstanding achievement in preservation, architecture, and advocacy on the Upper East Side during our Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The award categories are flexible and can vary each year. Among other areas of accomplishment, previous winners have demonstrated excellence in Restoration, Rehabilitation, Design, and Stewardship. Individuals and advocacy groups who have displayed extraordinary achievement in the field of preservation are also eligible. FRIENDS seeks nominations for both architecture
December 9th: Georg Jensen Book Talk
Georg Jensen, a new book by renowned entrepreneur and design curator Murray Moss explores the illustrious history of the preeminent luxury silver brand.
ADVOCACY UPDATE: Recent Frick expansion coverage from the New York Times
On Sunday Robin Pogrebin at the New York Times published an article about the Frick expansion, bringing to light a statement from the museum’s testimony before the landmarks Preservation Commission in 1973:
Halloween on the UES 2014
Upper East Side residents got into the Halloween spirit this year with a number of spooky decorations. Here are a couple of our favorites from the area:
Photos from our Roosevelt Island Walking Tour!
Photos from our Roosevelt Island Walking Tour!
Recent opposition to the Frick expansion from HDC and the New York Times
Last week the Historic Districts Council released a statement opposing the proposed Frick expansion, saying among other things that “HDC finds the proposal in its current form to be a myopic solution for expansion, and one that would compromise the museum’s setting and genteel atmosphere.
Roosevelt Island, A Walking Tour
Last spring FRIENDS visited Four Freedoms Park at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, now join us for the northern route! The island’s history is as varied as its many names – Minnehanonck, Varkens Eylandt (Hog Island), Blackwell’s Island, Welfare Island.
FRIENDS Announces Opposition to the Frick Expansion
FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts has carefully reviewed the proposal presented for expansion of the Frick Collection to our Board Members on July 17, 2014.
Socrates Sculpture Park, A Day Out With FRIENDS
Ever wonder what’s going on along the Queens waterfront when you look across the East River? Join FRIENDS for an afternoon exploring the Socrates Sculpture Park and find out.
Join FRIENDS for ‘Un-Happy’ Hour at Soon-to-Close Subway Inn
As you may now know, the Subway Inn will officially close its doors this month after nearly 80 years on East 60th street. Join FRIENDS for an ‘Un-Happy Hour’ as we say goodbye to an Upper East Side institution.